Thailand Tips

One of the best things about being in Phang Nga province in Thailand, apart from the beautiful beaches, is the amount of national parks and wild areas to explore. Out of all of these, Sri Phang Nga National Park was absolutely one of my favorite places...

Authentic Chiang Mai
Why Chiang Mai?
The weather in Thailand starts to get chilly after the rainy season. The best time to experience the fresh crisp air without the scorching heat and humidity in Chiang Mai is from November to February.
Chiang...

Phuket Town and Phuket's east coast are less known to tourists. However, they contain some unique hideaways and budget friendly attractions, which are very popular amongst the locals. Therefore, a visit at these places is worthwhile, especially for tourists...

The Sak Yant Magical Thai Tattoo
Just over a year ago I saw an article on http://sakyantmagicalthaitattoo.com about Sak Yant sacred tattoos and it really interested me to read about their history and spiritual significance. I continued to browse the...

Loy Krathong with My full moon flower
This was my first excursion to Thailand, this journey was no holiday though. I stepped off the plane which had transported me from France. I was eager, excited, frantic, but fearless. I embraced this challenge...

Koh Chang in the past
Over the twenty years that I have visited and lived on Koh Chang, it’s evolution has been predictable but thankfully sympathetic.
In the early days, I’d arrive with my wife and friends, it was another new frontier,...

Namtok Phlio National Park
Namtok Phlio National Park in Chanthaburi is a wonderful mix of both history and wildlife.
The park was a favorite of King Rama V who visited there from time to time. Near the large waterfall at the end of the main trail...

Thai Time
Thai time, it’s not wrong, it’s just different...
The concept of “Thai time” can often leave us foreigners scratching our heads in utter confusion. Why do they say 9am when they don’t mean 9am? Why is everyone always late in this...

"Let's go to Bangkok for three months!" That was his offer and I said "Yes!" How could I not? After travelling around Europe for six months, I was really bored of small cities and I needed a change. Is there a better change than moving to Asia? To Thailand!...

Khao Phing Kan | Ao Phang Nga National Park, Thailand
The Spike Island
Chances are, you’ve seen it in pictures hundreds of times and now that you are in Thailand you want to photograph it yourself. The famed tall vertical limestone rock islet...